I've always said that making people laugh is one of the hardest things to do. Writing books with humor is a challenge to even the most nimble authors, and making a character who is genuinely funny even more difficult. I reference the people in my books, who, be they witch,…

My name is actually Terry Maggert, and I made a conscious decision (a rare event, but still) to use that as my pen name. If you write, you might be faced with a similar decision as more people read your books, and I've assembled what I hope to be compelling…

This is year four for me as a professional author. Naturally, I find new and amazing ways to make mistakes, but my "rate of dumb" is slowing. Eventually, it might even stabilize or stop. #ThoughtsAndPrayersYall With that in mind, here are five dumb things that new writers shouldn't do, because…

Your tribe is the people outside your family who become family. That's it. It can be simple to find them, or it can take years. For me, it took until I started writing as a serious pursuit, unlocking the years of memories about books, movies, comics, and art. All of…

Looks matter. Book covers matter. Or don’t they? “I looked across the bar and saw her standing there, glass of wine in hand and her head thrown back in a laugh. At that moment, I could tell: she had a great personality.” You might live to be one hundred years…

I'm on this stupid health and exercise kick, and it means giving up things like pie and cake for a while. As a man of a certain age, I have certain fears, which include (but are not limited to): Pleated khakis. Losing my hair. Belly. A larger belly. Chewing food like…

I've cracked the code, people. I have the power. Sexy time? I own it. Lovemaking? Booty Call? Drive By Quickie? Check, check, and mate. Fellow writers, pay attention. This is my gift to you. Dear readers, use this information as you see fit. *Cracks Knuckles* Writing the perfect love scene:…